Live: Save the Children slams 'disappointing' debate over returning IS-linked families
Save the Children has criticized the current debate surrounding the return of Australian families linked to Islamic State militants as 'disappointing'. The organization has expressed support for the potential repatriation of these families, which could occur within days. This situation highlights ongoing discussions about national security and humanitarian responsibilities.
- ▪Save the Children has welcomed the news that a group of Australian children and their mothers linked to Islamic State militants could return home soon.
- ▪The organization criticized the debate surrounding their return as disappointing.
- ▪The repatriation of these families raises important questions about national security and humanitarian obligations.
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liveFederal politics live: Save the Children slams 'disappointing' debate over returning IS-linked familiesBy political reporter Courtney GouldTopic:Government and PoliticsTue 26 May 2026 at 7:15amTue 26 May 2026 at 7:15amTue 26 May 2026 at 7:15amSkip to timelineabc.net.au/news/federal-politics-live-blog-tax-cgt-isis-brides-senate-estimates/106719914Link copiedShareShare articleSave the Children has welcomed the news that a group of Australian children and their mothers, who have been linked to Islamic State militants, could return home within days.Follow all the updates in our live blog.Submit a comment or question Log in to commentLive updatesCollapse all postsoffSortSort posts Latest Select an optionLatestOldestNew: FiltersChoose what information you see below by using filtersFilter…
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